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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.49, 167.25 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.49, 167.25 and 106.71 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.49 : 167.25 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.49/167.25 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.49x = 167.25 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.49x = 17,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.25/121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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